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BU51 KHL

2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a50,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KHL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch(rhd)a
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 73,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,729 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 69,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/s/r tyre inner wall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mount worn

Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,797 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 46,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link out of shape

oil leak

under body trims fitted unable to inspect

Fail 15 Jan 2016 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 28,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 7,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2013 7,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 6,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 6,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 5,453 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 4,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 4,233 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 4,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 3,342 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 3,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a?

Based on 12,281 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,367
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 505
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 284
Direction indicator incorrect colour 253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 252
Full Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a reliability report

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BU51 KHL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 50,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 505 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 KHL is a 2001 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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